
Petrozavodsk State University
- Established: 1940
- Location: Petrozavodsk
- Course Duration: 6 Years
About Petrozavodsk University
Petrozavodsk State University is the Flagship University of the Republic of Karelia and one of the leading universities in Northwest Russia.
Established in 1940, this university has a rich history of academic excellence and innovation. It stands out as the only university in Russia that offers specialized training in Finno-Ugric languages and culture, including Karelian, Vepsian, and Finnish.
The university is renowned for its role as a leading international school for programmer training and as a world-leading center for research and development in the field of non-silicon micro and nanoelectronics. It also functions as a certified center for foreign language testing, offering exams like TORFL, TOEFL, and TOLES.
With a vibrant international community, the university hosts over 350 international students from more than 40 countries. It fosters global academic exchange through partnerships with over 20 foreign universities, providing students with enriching exchange programs.
The campus includes 11 dormitories, ensuring comfortable accommodation for students. The university also organizes a wide range of summer and winter schools, along with short-term programs, allowing students to explore diverse academic interests. Additionally, it plays a significant role in hosting and participating in numerous international, all-Russian, and regional conferences and seminars each year.
The Center for Official and Notarized Translations offers comprehensive support to both students and faculty, ensuring all documentation needs are met efficiently.
- Foreign Language Tests : TORFL, TOEFL, TOLES
- Unique Languages : Finno-Ugric
- Dormitories : 11
- Exchange Universities : 20+
- Conferences Annually : Dozens

Specialists Trained
International Students
Educational Programs
Countries Represented
Fee Type | 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year | 4th Year | 5th Year | 6th Year | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tuition Fee | 510,000 | 510,000 | 510,000 | 510,000 | 510,000 | 510,000 | 3,060,000 |
Hostel Fee | 13,500 | 13,500 | 13,500 | 13,500 | 13,500 | 13,500 | 81,000 |
Insurance Fees | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 33,000 |
Miscellaneous (Visa Included) | 14,500 | 14,500 | 14,500 | 14,500 | 14,500 | 14,500 | 87,000 |
One Time Development Charge | 80,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 80,000 |
Total | 623,500 | 543,500 | 543,500 | 543,500 | 543,500 | 543,500 | 3,341,000 |